The BENS Lens alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The BENS Lens (Defense industrial base, National security strategy and Ukraine conflict). The closest matches are The Bulwark, Seymour Hersh and Gingrich 360. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
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Full profile- 1The Bulwark1M subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, Catherine Rampell and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 2Seymour Hersh238K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: This publication delivers hard-hitting political analysis and investigative reporting on US elections, foreign policy, and geopolitical conflicts. It targets readers seeking in-depth coverage of the Trump…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 3Gingrich 360208K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Gingrich 360 is a multimedia production company based in Arlington, Virginia, featuring the work of Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.
Likely audience: National Security Analysts
1 shared topic
- 4Ken Klippenstein196K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: This newsletter publishes independent analysis on US foreign policy, military strategy, and national security, including critiques of the Trump administration's diplomatic and defense initiatives. It targets readers…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 5The official Ryan McBeth Substack124K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Intelligence Analysis and Author Updates
Likely audience: Defense policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 6The Schiff Notes100K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
It's impossible to keep up with all the craziness that's going on these days. That's why I'm starting this Substack. So you don't have to read and watch everything – just The Schiff Notes.
Likely audience: Military families
1 shared topic
- 7ChinaTalk82K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Deep coverage of technology, China, US policy, and war. We feature original analysis alongside interviews with leading thinkers and policymakers.
Likely audience: Geopolitical strategists
1 shared topic
- 8Clandestine’s Newsletter45K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Clandestine's Newsletter publishes speculative geopolitical articles and conspiracy theories focusing on US foreign policy, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and energy relations. The content targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 9The Bureau38K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Bureau publishes investigative reporting on Chinese foreign interference, corporate espionage, and regulatory failures in Canadian and U.S. politics. The publication mixes hard news on legal trials and government…
Likely audience: journalists
1 shared topic
- 10Frank Figliuzzi28K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Frank Figliuzzi publishes a mix of news articles and podcast interviews focusing on US politics, military policy, and the Trump administration's domestic agenda. The content covers specific topics such as ATF firearms…
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 11The Gene Pool20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Gene Pool publishes a weekly mix of political commentary, satire, and short-form journalism targeting an engaged American audience interested in current events and media criticism. Content ranges from analysis of…
Likely audience: Political observers
1 shared topic
- 12Anthony Davis' Substack20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Anthony Davis' Substack publishes geopolitical analysis on US-Russia relations and sanctions policy. The content focuses on Donald Trump's diplomatic actions regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Likely audience: Policy makers
1 shared topic
- 13Postliberal Order15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago
From recent posts: Postliberal Order publishes long-form essays analyzing shifts in American political philosophy, European regional elections, and global financial markets. The publication targets readers interested in constitutional…
Likely audience: Policy researchers
1 shared topic
- 14Rory’s Always On Newsletter14K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Rory's Always On Newsletter publishes a mix of investigative articles on US-China tech competition and Parkinson's disease research, alongside podcasts featuring patient advocacy and interviews with researchers. The…
Likely audience: Parkinson's patients
1 shared topic
- 15The Steady State10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Steady State publishes opinion pieces and legal complaints from former national security officials analyzing U.S. foreign policy, domestic politics, and constitutional integrity. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: National security professionals
1 shared topic
- 16Ukrainian Friend News9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Ukrainian Friend News publishes daily news, video summaries, and opinion pieces on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, covering military operations, energy sanctions, and humanitarian impacts. The publication targets…
Likely audience: Policy makers
1 shared topic
- 17Tulsi T Gabbard9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: This publication covers Tulsi Gabbard's political career, healthcare decisions, and intelligence work alongside broader topics like U.S. manufacturing policy and trade. It mixes news analysis, personal stories, and…
Likely audience: Policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 18Christian Warrior Prepper9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Christian Warrior Prepper publishes weekly articles on war preparedness, energy security, and tactical gear reviews for a Christian audience. The publication mixes long-form analysis on geopolitical threats with…
Likely audience: Government officials
1 shared topic
- 19Renegade Resources9K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: This business publication covers US energy policy, Venezuelan oil reserves, and silver market dynamics, analyzing government actions and commodity trends for investors and industry professionals.
Likely audience: energy policy professionals
1 shared topic
- 20Pillole di storia9K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
Storia in pillole. Zero zucchero.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21The Hundred8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Hundred publishes in-depth geopolitical analysis, intelligence reporting, and policy critiques covering topics such as US-Iran conflict, NATO relations, and organized crime. The publication targets an audience…
Likely audience: National security professionals
1 shared topic
- 22Chris Miller's Newsletter7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Chris Miller's Newsletter publishes weekly reports on semiconductor supply chains, autonomous vehicle security, and geopolitical risks in the tech sector. The publication targets policymakers and industry professionals…
Likely audience: Supply chain managers
1 shared topic
- 23Mark’s Substack7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Policy makers
1 shared topic
- 24【公式】カナダ人ニュース’s Newsletter5K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: This newsletter publishes opinion pieces and factual summaries on international relations, US politics, and vaccine safety. It targets readers interested in current events and policy analysis.
Likely audience: Geopolitics enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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